Nutrition Posts
May 17, 2025
An Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine (IOM) Approach to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Urinary Tract Infections, Renal Insufficiency, and Parkinsonism in a 94-Year-Old Patient: A Case Study
Judy Onghai, M.Ed, Ph.D., Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Highlights:
Reversal of Renal Function Decline: The patient's eGFR improved from 39 to 81 mL/min/1.73m², with significant resolution of bilateral hydronephrosis and avoidance of dialys…
May 3, 2025
Hormonal Hot Flashes: Tips to Survive the Heat
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
The transition into menopause is a challenge for many women. Hot flashes, in particular, can be disruptive, embarrassing, and distressing. Here are some recent findings that may…
May 3, 2025
Menstrual Cycle Wellness: Key Vitamins and Antioxidants
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Did you know that certain nutrients are absolutely essential for a healthy menstrual cycle? I recently wrote about key minerals and protein for menstrual cycle wellness.&nb…
May 3, 2025
Menstrual Cycle Wellness: Key Minerals and Protein
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Let’s face it—your period can feel like a monthly battle. Between the cramps, fatigue, mood swings, and cravings, it’s easy to wonder if something’s off.…
April 12, 2025
Discover Factors that Affect Male Fertility
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Over the past few generations, male fertility and sperm counts have declined in America and across the globe. Epidemiology studies show that male fertility has been decreasing s…
April 8, 2025
Study: Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Drastic Decrease in Dementia Incidence
By Joe Boland
Dementia is unfortunately an increasingly common reality for many older adults around the globe, with some experts estimating that by the year 2060, 1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year, up from roughly 514,000 per ye…
April 6, 2025
Bone Strength, Mitochondria, and Gut Health Linked
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Think strong bones are just about calcium and vitamin D? Think again. Your bones are living, ever-changing structures influenced by far more than just minerals. Mitochondrial he…
March 29, 2025
Study: Daily Omega-3 Could Enhance Healthspan, Slow Aging Process
By Joe Boland
Over the years, the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been touted extensively in the wellness space, and now you can add another potential perk of these vital healthy fats. Specifically, research published in February 2025 highligh…
March 27, 2025
Can ADHD Be Controlled By a Change in Diet?
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
The CDC reported late last year that 15.5 million adults had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023. In other words, roughly 6 percent of all adults, or one in 16. Along with that alarming figure, 3.5 million children cur…
March 22, 2025
DHA Needed for Children's Brain Growth, Focus, and Gut Health
Omega-3 DHA is an essential and incredibly vital nutrient for health. In recent years, its importance during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and infancy has been widely recognized and supported. This is great! But, does the need for DHA stop as your child…
March 15, 2025
Best Nutrients for Detoxification Support
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You’ve probably heard about cleanses or short-term detoxes. The truth is your body detoxifies nonstop—flushing out toxins from daily exposures and natural metabolic …
March 13, 2025
Vitamins D3 and K2: Why You Need Them Together
The Interplay Between Vitamin D and K2
The interplay between vitamin D and K2 is a complex process that maintains health and promotes wellbeing. How these two pair to work synergistically is complex and fascinating. Cultures around the world inst…
March 9, 2025
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and How to Prevent and Overcome Low Vitamin B12
By Jillian Levy, CHHC
It’s estimated that up to 15 percent to 20 percent of all adults are at least marginally deficient in vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin). Some experts believe this number may actually be a lot higher, since it’s s…
March 9, 2025
The Truth About Vitamin B12: Why 'Normal' Levels May Not Be Enough
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You trust lab results to tell you if you're healthy—but what if they don’t tell the full story? You may feel like you're aging faster, struggling with brain fog, or …
March 1, 2025
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Stress, Diabetes, Dental Health, and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Is oxidative stress an underling source of your heart’s atrial fibrillation? For many individuals, the answer may very well be - yes. The follow-up question is where is th…
Feb. 22, 2025
Remarkable Tocotrienols for Cardiovascular, Brain, Immune Health and More
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Tocotrienols, the most potent form of vitamin E, have been heavily researched over the past 40 years. They have been shown to be very powerful antioxidants and offer significant…
Feb. 21, 2025
What Are Endothelial Cells and How Do They Impact Heart Health?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
What Are Endothelial Cells?
Endothelial cells form the inner lining of blood vessels, providing a smooth surface for efficient blood flow. Spanning approximately 60,000 mi…
Feb. 16, 2025
PQQ – What Can This Super Antioxidant Do For You?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
One antioxidant stands out above other nutrients for a few reasons. Perhaps it is because of its unusual name or remarkable function in helping your body make new mitochondria. …
Feb. 16, 2025
PQQ: Powerful Antioxidant for Mitochondria, Energy, and Longevity
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a powerful, vitamin-like compound discovered in the late 1960s and recognized as a key nutrient for cellular health and longevity. It plays an …
Feb. 13, 2025
The Toxic Nutrient Triad
A little: good. Just a little more: bad
Commentary by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD
OMNS (July 31, 2023) Most clinicians are familiar with the concept that when a little is good, more is often better, but a lot is still reliably toxic. This results in th…
Feb. 4, 2025
Food Supplement CoQ10 Cuts Death Rates Among Heart Failure Patients
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) cuts mortality by half in patients with heart failure, researchers from Denmark reported at the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology, which took …
Jan. 31, 2025
Reigniting Hope: Managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
OMNS (Nov 16, 2024) A recent story from Shanghai highlights the difficult journey of SLE patients. A woman named Shabai, after two decades battling this autoimmune disease and suffering kidney failure requiring dialysi…
Jan. 25, 2025
Study Finds That Girl Scout Cookies Are Toxic
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
Girl Scout Cookies, a financing tool of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) since 1917, were initially home baked by Girl Scouts and their moms to finance troop activities. Today, two comm…
Jan. 23, 2025
Omega-3 DHA and Phosphatidylserine: Two Are Better Than One
Omega 3 fish oil (DHA) and phosphatidylserine (PS) are two types of fat great for brain function, structure and health. They are essential components of cell membranes and support electrical function, mitochondrial activity, and receptor site activi…